bowel sound

bowel sound

Any sound caused by contractions of the large intestine as it propels stool forward.
 
Types
Normoactive, hyperactive, hypoactive, high-pitched, inaudible, tympanitic, decreased, markedly diminished.

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bowel sound

Physical exam-abdomen Any sound caused by contractions of the large intestine as it propels stool forward Types Normoactive, hyperactive, hypoactive, high-pitched, inaudible, tympanitic, decreased, markedly diminished

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